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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A major grower said this week it was abandoning its citrus growing operations, reflecting the headwinds Florida's signature crops are facing following a series of hurricanes ...
A decline in citrus production. Up until 2014, Florida produced almost three-quarters of the nation’s oranges, according to the Farm Bureau.. Now, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...
Following Hurricane Ian in 2022, Florida lost about 80% of that year's citrus crop.Overall, farmers suffered estimated losses between $1.2 billion and $1.9 billion. Compared to Ian, Milton covered ...
In 2022, the U.S. exported 25.8 million gallons of orange juice to Canada, valued at $124.2 million, according to the Florida Department of Citrus, with Florida accounting for around 60% of total ...
Alico, Inc. also owns major land holdings in Florida. In January 2024 Alico announced their intention to discontinue citrus crop operations due to citrus greening disease and weather damage. They intend to keep 75% of their land in agriculture through leasing to other agricultural operators. [1]
But after two back-to-back hurricanes – Helene and Milton – in late September and early October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its December forecast for the 2024-2025 citrus harvest.
Citrus greening is being attributed for a total output impact of −4.51 billion, and a loss of 8,257 jobs within Florida. [16] The disease has now spread throughout the entire state, and affects every Florida citrus grower. [18] The disease is spread through an insect vector, the Asian citrus psyllid. The psyllid was previously introduced into ...
Throughout Martin County, five deaths and about $4 million in damage occurred, primarily to citrus crops. [128] In Fort Pierce, the hurricane destroyed a warehouse, fish houses, docks, and a bridge across the Indian River, while unroofing several other buildings. Damage in the city totaled about $150,000. [103]